STRIPES (Gary Warner) - Supercarrier snapshot: Where they are, what they are doing, what’s next | Stars and Stripes
The United States has 11 aircraft carriers spread across the world, but four of them are in various stages of maintenance.
STRIPES (Jennifer H. Svan) - DODEA students to see fewer 4-day weekends next school year | Stars and Stripes
Changes to DODEA’s calendar for next year include elimination of four-day weekends and a shorter school year.
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STRIPES (John Vandiver) - Russia expanding military forces near NATO borders, threat assessment warns | Stars and Stripes
Russia continues to add new military units near NATO’s eastern flank, according to a new threat assessment.
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STRIPES (John Vandiver) - NATO shoots down another Iranian missile near Turkey, officials say | Stars and Stripes
NATO shot down an Iranian ballistic missile in Turkish airspace Monday, officials said.
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STRIPES (Phillip Walter Wellman) - Meteor’s fiery flash in skies above US bases in Germany raised fears of incoming attack | Stars and Stripes
A bright fireball seen above the largest U.S. military base in Europe and other nearby installations was a meteor, German authorities said.
STRIPES - Air Force Thunderbirds earn final certification to begin 2026 air show season | Stars and Stripes
The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” earned their final certification for the 2026 air show season.
STRIPES (Linda F. Hersey) - VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud | Stars and Stripes
The tool can quickly review submitted questionnaires that document medical evidence to determine a disability rating and monthly compensation.
STRIPES (Matthew Adams) - Army sergeant from Kentucky who died after attack on Saudi Arabia ‘gave ultimate sacrifice’ | Stars and Stripes
Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington, 26, of Glendale, Ky., was assigned to 1st Space Battalion, 1st Space Brigade, Fort Carson, Colo.
STRIPES (Alex Wilson) - Air Force commander’s last-minute recall forces Marines to adapt at Cobra Gold | Stars and Stripes
A key combat drill during the Cobra Gold exercise nearly unraveled after the lead planner was abruptly reassigned.